Phrasal Verb: Hand down

Phrasal Verb: Hand down


Meaning: Pass on to the next generation

Example: The jewellery has been HANDED DOWN in my family for generations.

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Phrasal Verb: Hand down


Meaning: Give a formal decision

Example: The court HANDED DOWN its ruling yesterday.

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Other Phrasal Verbs

We have 6 phrasal verbs with 'HAND'

- Hand back
- Hand down
- Hand in
- Hand on
- Hand out
- Hand over

 

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